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Greek Salad with Tuna and Beans

“This taste so good. Plus it tastes like it’s good for you,” said my sister.

She’s spot on. And even better? No defrosting required.

That’s the ticket for a quick dinner that’s delish and nutrish.

With school schedules taking over, The Recipe Redux theme brings us back to the table with innovative food solutions. This protein-packed meal is one we all can agree on.

More beans and fish, please

People often tell me they need ideas on how to cook with beans and fish. This ramped up Greek salad uses both plus it is fresh, economical, and easy to make. I always keep canned beans and tuna on hand. These are conveniently good convenience foods. Beans are one of the most economical protein sources around. With their high-fiber content, beans are heart smart because they lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and aid in blood sugar regulation. That dose of fiber keeps you feeling full longer.

Per pound, canned tuna is less expensive than many other fish. The fat in fish is the good-for-you unsaturated kind and albacore or skipjack canned tuna are some of the best sources. It’s the fish oils that appear to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs and salad greens make it refreshingly fresh. I make this in the summer to use all the fresh herbs I have. If your green thumb isn’t working, you can substitute dried herbs in the dressing. Dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor than fresh ones, so use one-third to one-half the amount of dried herbs. So for 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, use 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano.

Where’s the can opener?

Back to dinner…find the can opener. Marinate the beans and tuna in the dressing for 15 minutes or overnight, however much time you have works. Then pour the every-bite-has-flavor ingredients over lettuce.

Greek Salad with Tuna

No need to tell anyone it’s good for them just say: “Dinner’s ready!”

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Side note: I’m a member of TheRecipeRedux. This taste-rules group is right up my alley because they believe healthier eating should always taste delicious. The fun part is that each month features a theme. This challenge was focused on bringing us back to the table. Below you’ll find what my fellow Recipe Reduxers are making or you can follow the conversation on Twitter via #TheRecipeRedux.

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